If you’re keen to learn something new, or are just looking for something different than watching Netflix all day, have you ever considered taking a short course? There are heaps of online providers that offer short courses in almost any subject you can think of, and many of them are free as well. Here are some of the top online course providers – take a look and see if there’s one that’s right for you.
edX
edX hosts over 3000 short courses online, in almost any subject imaginable. You can learn from real universities and global business leaders from around the world. They offer standalone courses, pathways to university, as well as boot camps, professional certificates, and more.
Check them out here.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed is packed with fun, bite-sized lessons. Learn about a topic through video, then delve deeper with mini quizzes, guided discussions, and access to further resources.
Take a look here.
FutureLearn
Similar to edX, FutureLearn offers a variety of online short courses and microcredentials. They have lots of courses available for free, and you can study at your own pace.
Find out more here.
OpenLearn
OpenLearn is a totally free learning platform, packed with tons of online courses. They don’t just offer subject-based courses either, but handy life courses, teaching you about skills for work, money matters, and more.
See more here.
Coursera
Coursera is another online course provider that offers both free and paid short courses. And if you really don’t want the learning to stop, you can even study full degrees from universities around the world.
Learn more here.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy offers free online resources and tools for students from ages 2 to 18. They work as a great supplement to your existing schoolwork, or something extra to learn if you’re feeling curious.
Find out more here.
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